H.M.S. EDGAR IN A GALE
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 1899
last two years for educational purposes, His Excellency goes home on leave, and the many friends of both the Minister and his wife will hope to see the nne return to the post he has so ably filed on behalf of his Government, and the other to the social position she has gracefully filled, early next year.Mr. and Mrs. Kato proceed wit America, and per Canadian Pacific steamer from Vancouver to Japan.
MR. PRITCHARD MORGAN'S CONCESSION. It is understood, states The Times, that the so-called (hinese concession to MF. Pritchard Morgan, M. P. is, in reality, bis engagement by the authorhies at Peking as administrator of the mineral and mercantile resources ofthe province of Szechuan, which has a population of seventy millions amla superficial area of 166,000 square miles. Szechuan is, acciding to the opinions of Baber, Hosie,, Margary, Archibald Little, and onsul Bourne (who accompanied the Black
A: The Edgar, craiser, Captain H. S. F. Niblett, arrived at Plymouth on ith ulto, with the paid off crews of the flacrily, Daphne, Reapple, Pigmy and Plover, and time-expired men, invalids, &c., from the China Station. The Edgar hat a good passage until after leaving Gibraltar, when she encountered terrible weather. Off Cape Finisterre the supports of The foremost funnet gave way, and in a short time the stays and bolts were forced out, equs ing the funnel, which weighed about ten tons, to topple over, it fell clear of the deck, but caught one of the boats on the davits, smashing it and damaging the boom and other portions of the deck fittings. Same fear was entertain ed for the safety of the remaining fennel, and it was strengthened hy klitional stays, She reached Plymouth according to her itinerary, with only one funnel, According to the origiliurnommission) the richest, must prosperous, nal programme, the Edger was not expected until roth alto, and in spite of her exceptional experiences she once more proved A very fast ship, as she did when stationed in Chinese waters. The casing of the Edgar's propeller shafting is believed to be seriously damaged, and there is considerable wrenching below the deck as the result of the sudden full of the foremost funnet As the Edgar has been appropriated for further transport ser vice she is to be fitted with a new funnel as carly as possible, but as these are not kept to order at any of the Government dock yards some little time must elapse before she is ready to start for the Mediteranean with a new crew for the Royal dak. The officials at Devonport Dockyard have been directed to supply the new fennel, and it was expected she wold be ready for sea in about a fortnight,
and most peaceful of the provinces of China, the inhabitants being, it is said, highly intelligent, and, from a Chinese point of view, in the van of progress.
RAILWAY ACCIDENT.
SAD DEATH OF A BLUEJAUKET.
In our issue of Wednesday last we thronicled the fact of a bluejacket of H.M.S. Centurion having died during a march out at Kowloon, The fact was, inadvertently, so stated as, almost inevitably, to leave the impression on the minds of our readers that the poor fellow hud. been left without assistance. This was very far from being the case, and we never intended to produce such an impression, knowing as we do the carefal medical supervision invariably exercised over our sailors. We accordingly have great pleasure in publishing the following explanation.
j. Cronin, A. D., fell to the ground without apparently anyone in his own company, seeing the accurrence, but he was seen to fall by officers close behind, who inmediately went to his assistance and sent for the doctor of the Centurion, who was ashore on duty with the Funding party. The doctor attended Cronin at once and everything possible to restore con- sciousness was done for fully twenty-minues, a sick bay attendant and the stretcher party as sisting. When it was seen that there was no hope of rustiging life, the body was removed to the ship and thence to the Naval Hospital.
A railway collision happened oa trh ulto,|| on the Glasgow, and Barrhead and Kilmarnock joint line, about four miles from Glasgow. An express train, travelling at a speed of fifty miles an hour, dashed into a trgin of chiply goods-BATTLESHIPS FOR THE THAMES. waggons which had got on the line by ste inistake. The guard's van of the goos trún was thrown over the parapet of a bridge and down art embankment. The Fuart had a marvellous escape, getting off with a few cung although accompanieit, of course, by a seveiß- nervous shock. The passengers in the express were also most fortunate. The only carriage dunaged was one occupied principally by the members of a football team, none of whom were seriously hurt. The empty waggons were OLIPPINGS FROM HOME PAPERS, scattered in all directions, and ten of them were
smashed into matchwood
NEW RUSSIAN BARBOUR,
A new Russian harbour will shortly be open- ed in the Black Sea, and will be known by the name of Schadowsk. It will be placed in 'un advantageous position for the export of coal from the Berdimsk lines,
PRINCE AND SURGEONS.
The Prince of Wales attended at the Royal College of Surgams on 14th ulto, when the “limitarian Uratim was delivered by Sir William MurCommne, who took the opportunity of ex- pressing the joy felt by the whole profession at his Royal Highness's complete recovery from the injury to his knee.
THE DANISH EAST-ASIATIC en
The Danish East Asiatic Company, whose arrangement with the Russian Government for the running of cargo boats between St. Petersbug asd Bakic ports, and Vladivostock, has proved so successful, is about to contract, à. similar arrangentent with the French Government for the carriage of guids to and from the Far East. SIR HENRY KEPPEL
The autobiography of Admiral Sir Henry "Keppel, will be published under the title "Å Sailors Life under our Sovereigns." Sir Henry was born in the year 1899, when George 111. wis reigning. He was at sea soon after Georg Home to the Jong-und-he attained the rank of commander during the reign of William MARSEILLES SIPPING,
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LORD LEIGHTON'S IOQUEST. The late Lord Leighton, P.R.A., when on his death-bed, requested his sisters, to whom he bequeathed the whole of his property, to give out of it the sum of £20,000 to the Royal Aculemy. Mrs. Orr and Mrs. Matthews have scrupulously carried out their brother's generous wish. No conditions having been attached to the gift, it became necesssary for the Academy to determine on the mode of its employment. With the approval of Her Majesty, the money has been constituted a trust fund under the title of The Leighton Bequest," and the in terest derived froin it is to be devoted to the adornment and decoration of public places and buildings-in object in which the donor always took great interest. The administration of the income of the fund will be in the hands of the the President_and_Council of the Royal Academy,
PRINCE ALFRER'S, FUNERAL
and the Prince of Wales the latter.
We lean that the British Admiralty have placed enters with the Thames tron Works and Shipbuilding Company, Limited, of Blackwall, for the construction of two first class battle- ships of 14660 tons -displacement, at a cost exceeding One Million Storling.
The Directors ni the Thames Iron Works and Shipbuilding Company have made arrange- ments for taking over the famous Engineering Works of Messra, Jahn Pena & Sons, Limited, at Greenwhich, and Deptford, and will under. take the mamma ture of the Engines of 15,000 horsepower required for these vessels.
This contract is the Birgest ever entrusted by the Admiralty to a single firm and together With the two Battleships in for the British Navy, and the Shikishinna be the Imperial Ja-
KUC
Say, of 130 tons and 15,000 tons displacement respe tively, now building - create a Ratleship Resol for the River Thames, nid a meable triumph for the eight hours day.
It is enc curaging to vote that the Thames Ironworks and Shiplariding Upinpany, Limites, who were the constructors of the first tranchad in the British Navy, Her Majesty's Ship Hari- 9%, and who have during the list half century built more vessels of war than any other fing in the war, beem to be renewing their youth, and extending their operations, and we heartily congratulate the workmen of the Thames upon this remarkable revival of ducir historic ship. "building Budursday..
THE UNITED STATES AND CUBA.
(Sotoman Wokinglan Correspondent.)
Fire faneral of Prince Alfied of Saxe-Colo and God took place on 19th nito, the romaius Friedenstein Church, close to the Deed Palace being temporarily placed in the vaults of the of Gotha. A special-train brought the cuffin }
RWT PRALINE IN GERA. and the mourners from Coburg. The coin
Pully furling a Hang has become danger was carried on the shoulders of non-con mis- sioned officers of the 95th Regiment tothe fearse, ously cabittered during the last few days. An Court Marshal, was formed. Immediately after and then-a-procession, headed-by-the-High-American cafüskeeper has just introduced the race issue, thegly adding a new and most the femeral car came the Duke of Saxe Coburg threatening difiically to the many that beset the The shipping trade of the port of Marseilles and Gall, and others present were the Grand task of establishing resly government. He in the year 1808 was represented by the follow-uke of Hesse, the Hereditary Prince of has refused to serve drinks to a Mulatto officer ing arrivals: 4,034 French steuners, measuring Hohenlohe, Prince Ratilor (representing the of the native army. The athair was reported to German Emperor), and Sir A. Condie 'Stephen the Americur Civil tiorernor, who notified the altogether 2955,549 register tons, and 1,868 (representing the Queer) Memorial services offender that, the Spanish law prohibits race foreign steamers, measuring altogether 2,679,998 register tons; also, 1900 French sailing ships, or Prince Alfred were held at Osborne and at St.distinctions in treatment al customers, He measuring 219,588 tons, and 569 foreign sailing James's Palace, the Queen attending the former directed him to apologise, otherwise the café would be closed The Governor apprised vessels, measuring 150,195 tons.
General Ludlow of his decision. The café The Transvaal First Raad was opened on 15th. keeper still refused to apologise, and his café is to. President Kruger's inaugural speech conchised. The distrust and hostility between Americans and Cubans have increased since tained the usual platitudes and allusions to the Suardianship of the Almighty. The financial the latter resented nor being allowed to head- exceeded the revenue by half a statement showed that last year's expenditore the procession at Garcia's funeral, and refused million in march with the Americans to the grave side. sterling The revenue of the present yar is estimated at £4,589,375. Jand the expen diture at £3.370,936. Last year's secret service appropriate and entered at £36,000, amd the actual expenditure was 42,000. Unture seen, expenditure was estimated at 20,000, and the amount actually spent was 121,828, The usual payment of £150 a year to "Reuter's Agency was exceeded by Li30-A, petition is being signed in Pretoria praying the kaadd an probibit Cape and English barristers and solicitors from practising in the Transvant until they have served three years' probațion.
11. M. S. "PORPOISE " BOYCOTTED. A telegram from Apia states that anarchy still prevails in Samen. Her Majesty's ship Porpoise was for a time boycotted, by order, it is said; of Dr. Raffel, President of the Munici pality, and Matanfa's sentries prevented the natives going off to the ship. An apology was demanded, and the ship was got ready for action, but the demands were promptly com -plied wills.
A WRECK RECORD,
A very significant fact seems to have escaped notice among the many unfortunate preofs that have been collected of the violence of the stomas atsen. At 1hayd's, on 13th ulto the announcement of the wrecks overflowed, the ordinary casualty board, filled up both the re-, serve Imards and the war board, and finally had to be posted mund the walls, a circumstance which cannot be equalled in the memory of the oldest member."
VIND OF COFFINS,
A sensational discovery has been made in Limehouse. in a vault under the mission in stitute of the Society of Friends, Commercial road, between 150 and 200 coffins have been found. All werd labelled with the names of the dead, chiery children, and few of the dates were later than 1850, Previously the building was used as a place of worship. So far no explanation is forthcoming of the presence of the coffins,
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL.. Germany and France are once more to meet in the field the football field this time. There is to be a match between French and German Rugby teams, at Frankfurt, this Whitsuntide, and it is said that the German Emperor has promised to attend. I will serve to make a "beginning, and, that done, there ought to be us difficulty in arranging for any number of amicable contests in other fields of sport..
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THE TRANSVAAL.
THE CHINESE EASTERN RAILWAYE A Russian journal states that a commission has arrived in Odessa with the object of engage ing men of the South Russian reserves. For. service in guarding the Chinese Eastern railway. The commission is authorised to engage Far this service some thousands of men: Preference will be given to men who finished their term of service and entered the reserve last year, or to sappers, sharpshooters, and non-commissioned officers who will finish their term this year. Special allowances will be made for travelling expenses and extra clothing. The Aien, of the volunteer feet, which laft Ödessa for Whadia o stock on Feb. 2, had some 2,500 tons of rails on board, which were obtained from South Russia; the 77, which left for the same destination 65 the previous day, was also loaded with mails.
THE NILE RESEVOIR.
The first stone of the new Nile resevoir has
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TO-DAY
Friday, 17th March, 1899. (St. Patricks Day.). Chinese-6th of and moon of 25th year of
Kwang-sil. Sun-Rises
Sets
6hr, 6min. Shr. 55min. High water-Morning ....... ohr, 58min..
Afternoon thr. 48min. Low water-orning jkr. 18min. Afternoon... 7hr, 18uiin, ANNIVERSARIES,,
1794-Lord Macartney's Embassy lek China, 1849-Death of William U, King of the 1866–The Napoleon Camaro, burnt at sea by
the coolics.
L
Netherlands,
1886-Loss of the s.s. Breconshire off White
Rocks.
1889--Fire at Foochow ; over 200 houses des-
troyed.
1800-The Hongkong Regiment paraded before
Lord Spencer. 1897-Revs. Maus and Diehl attacked and rabbed by Chinese pirates near Tung.
kun,
TOMORROW.
Saturday, 18th March, 1899. Chinese--714 of and moan of 25th year of
Kwang-sit
un-Riser
Sels
Low water-Jorning ...
-bàr: -buin;
shr. 55min.
2hr. 3min.
ohr, 20min.
shr. 35min. Shr. amin.
High water-orning
Afternoon
Afternoon ANNIVERSARIES. 1839-Ediet of Commissioner Lin calling for the surrender of all opium in Canton.
1841-Canton Factories accupied by British
troops, 1848-Princess Louise born. 1860-Suez Canal opened, 1871-Communist revölt in Paris; seconi Siege
commenced. 1891–Chun King opened to foreign trade. 1897-The Admirals proclaimed the autonomy
of Crete,
SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS.
MAILS DUE,
Australian (Jammwir) reth-inst Canadian (Empress of China) 20th inst. American (¿ueriat Mary) 11st inst Australian (Zukio Maru) 24th inst. 'American (City of Peking) wjih instant.
Intimations.
LECTURES" “APTAIN G. C. ANDERSON has kindly CATAentest, to deliver an Addrese, on BRITISH INTERESTS IN THE FAR EAST," in the ST. ANDREW'S HALL, on MONDAY, the 20th of March, 'at 5.15. P.M.
The MEETING is OPEN to the PUBLIC and LADIES are invited.
Mr. GRANVILLE SHARP will take the Chair.
HENRY E, POLLOCK,. Hon. Secretary. HONGKONG ODD VOLUMES SOCIETY. Hongkong, 16th March, 1399,
NOTICE
י,
Shipping. STEAMERS.
EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM.
·SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED"," FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. (Calling at TimOK, PORT DARWIN & QUEENS LAND PORTS, and taking through Cargo to ADELAIDE, NEW ZEALAND,
TASMANIA; &L);
THES
Steamship
"AIRLIE,"
Captain Kock, will be despatched as above DJ TO-MORROW, the 18th instapt, at Daylight.
This well-known Steamer is specially fitted. for Passengers, and has a Refrigerating Cham her which ensures the supply of Fresh Progi- siens, Ice, &c., throughout the voyage,
This Steamer is installed throughout with the Electric-light.
conformity with the provisions of Regula tion IV. of the General Regulations for the CHINESE PHOTAGE SERVICE, a Board of Appointment will hold a Competitive Examination at the HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, Canton, at ri A.M., on the 24th instant. to fill one vacancy for a pilot in the Canton Pilotage Body.
Only these who have served an Apprentice. | ship ale eligible for Appointment.
W. NELSON LOVÄTT, Harbour-Master
Custom House,
Canton, 13th March, 1899.
Approved:
E. 11. DREW,
Commissioner.
EYE-SIGHT.
NOTICE..
A Stewardness and à duty qualified Surgeon are carried,
N.B.-Return Tickets issued by this Com pany to and from AUSTRALIA, are available for return by the Steamers of the CHINA NAVIGA- TION COMPANY and vice versa.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
"Agchts."
[2663 Hongkong, 17 March, 1899.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
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CALCUTTA.
HE Steamshiji.
"CATHERINE APCAR?
Captain J. G. Olifent, will be despatched for the above Ports, TO-MORROW, the 18th instant, at Noon:
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,
Agents.
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MR. N. LAZARUS Hongkong, 17th March, 1899.
Ti: Silk or steamship Farsang, arrived in │· · New York on the 15th instant.
Ten Canadian Pacific Railway Co.'s steamer Tartar, left Yokohama for Vancouver this
morning, the 17th instant
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THE P. M. S. 5. Co's steamer Aster with malls, etc, left Nagasaki for this poçt at 5 p.m. yesterday, the 16th instant.
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HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK RETURNE Islá dt Cuba,
at Kowloon Dock. Tela de Jazon
HLIAMS, P. W3lehti. Chus...........
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Produce... Arizona Palching P.S.S. Monadnock #MLS, Whiting.... Copic...
D. Juan, d'Austria Para Chom Kiuo.... Chittagong Tailee
Cosmopolitan
Aberdeen
Ensurance.
NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG,
Aavana publication accuses General Gomez of rentiery in his dealings with the United States. It prints a lester alleged to have beenTHE Undersigned AGENTS of the above Company are prepared to accept First written by Gomez, tel 5th February, when he was listening to friendly overtures for disarma Class FOREIGN and CHINESE RISKS at ment. It is addressed to a prominent revalu-CURRENT RATES. tionistia Pozzo Rico, und deplores the diplomatic trickerý by which Porto Rico tell into America's hot-." One passage says o “I knew already that go were exerting a your energy to save Porto Rico, Your Sorrow is ours. Love of their
land unites the islands of the Carribean Sea, which, unityd, would be so strong, if their sons kyen how to act rightly. Loffer you my support, and I will strive for the liberty of your people. My sword is at your disposal.'
{"Alerning Post" "Correspondent)
ANGLEAMERICAN RIVALRY:
NEW YORK, February 14th, Reports from Dulu state that Genemi Brooke, the American Military Governor of the Island, is most unpopular. He is accused of tyranny, not only by Cairns, but by Americans.
An American Company has been formed to bay Cuban mahogany and ecular foresis, and has already completed several transactions in the Island.
The Company, is also considering plans for a milway to run the length of Cuba, which is referred to as the "backbone railway.".
Au English Syndicate, with a working capital of finoso, is also in the field; and keen business rivalry is anticipated.. English agents of this Syndicate are bidding against Americans, and Colians are likely to profit by it.
Reports find Cuba stane that General Gomez
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Hotel.
WINDSOR HOTEL,
HONGKONG.
THIS ESTABLISHMENT, situated in the "CON- elegant Building known as NAUGHTHOUSE," offers First-class Accom- modation to Residents and Travellers.
Passenger Elevator, from Entrance Hall to each Floor, in charge of experienced Attendant, Favourable Arrangements made for Families and for Monthly or Extended Periods,
P. BOHM, Proprietor & Manager, Hongkong, 3rd April, 1895.
For Sale.
NOW READY.
HONGKONG RACES, 1899.
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MAY BE CONSULTED FOR
SPECTACLES
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AT
FLETCHER & Co.'s Pharmacy, (OPPOSITE the HONGKONG HÕTEL) Hongkong, 11th March, 1899.
WORTH A GUINEA A BOX.
FOR MANILA. (Taking Cargo at through. Rates for CEBU.) THE Steamship
"VENUS! will be despatched as above TO-MORROW, the 18th instant, at 5 P.M.
For freight or passage, apply to
BRANDAO & Co-
Agenis
Hongkong, 16th March, 1859.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
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FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL.. "HE Company's Steamship
1338
THE
BEECHAM'S
PILLS
FOR ALL
BILIOUS AND NERVOUS DISORDERS SUCH AS SICK HEADACHE, CONSTIPATION, WEAK STOMACH.
IMPAIRED DIGESTION,
DISORDERED LIVER,
AND FEMALE AILMENTS. ANNIAL SALE SEX MILLION BOXES:-
5 Cents per Bes Prepared only by the Proprietor:-- THOMAS BERGHAM, St. Helens, England, SOLE AGENTS for HONGKONG and the EMPIRE of CHINA:---
WATKINS & CO., APOTHECARIES' Ratt, 66, Queen's Roart Central, Hongkong.
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PRAYA CENTRAL HONGKONG, SOAP MANUFACTURERS,
2. SOLE AGENTS FŐR ITARTMANN'S RAHTJEN'S GENUINE COMPOSITION RED HAND BRAND, HARTMANN'S GREY PAINT, DAIMLER'S PATENT MOTOR LAUNCHES, &c.,
&C., Sole Agents for FERGUSON'S SPECIAL CREAM and
&C.
P. & O. SPECIAL LIQUER SCOTCH WHISKY, &c.
EVERY KIND OF
SHIP'S STORES AND REQUISITES ALWAYS IN STOCK AT
REASONABLE PRICES. Hongkong, 14th May, 1896. -
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MENELAUS,
Captain Towell, will be despatched as above on MONDAY, the 20th instant at Noon.
For Freight, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
'Agents,
Hongkong, 13th March, 1899.
FOR NEW YORK VIA SUEZ CANAL.
'HE Steamship
THE
"MOYUNE,"
Captain Couradi, will be despatched for the above/ ports, on or about the 20th March. To be followed by the LIV
Captain Jacobs, sailing about-sth-Apr For Freight or Passage, apply to
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.;
Agents.
[2450 Hongkong, 20th February, 1899,
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR KOBE. THE Company's Steamship' THE
"TSINAN,"
Captain Ramsay, will be despatched as above on TUESDAY, the 21st instant, at 3 P.M.
The attention of Passengers is directed to the Superior Accommodation offered by this)
The First-class Saloon is situated Steamer. forward of the Engines.
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A duly qualified Surgeon is carried and the Vessel is fitted throughout with Electric light,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents,
·1343 Hongkong, 11th March, 1899. AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGA
TION COMPANY, STEAM TO SHANGHAI AND KOBE. THE Company's Steamship THE
"MARÍA VALERIE" Captain A. Lellner, will leave for the above places on WEDNESDAY, the 22nd instant,
P.M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SANDER, WIELER & Co... Agents.
Hongkong, 16th March, 1899...
EAST ASIATIC COMPANY, LIMITED, FOR HAVRE, ROTTERDAM AND COPENHAGEN.
KUHN & KOMOR, THE Company's Steamship
JAPANESE FINE ART CURIOS,
1 & 23, QUEEN'S ROAD, HONGKONG, 35, WATER STREET, YOKOHAMA
and
36, DIVISION STREET, KOBE.
Hongkong, 15th March, 1898.
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MALAYA!
Captain Berentzen, will be despatched as above. on THURSDAY, the 23rd instant
For Freight, apply to
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co., Agents.
[3650 Hongkong, 16th March, 1899,
CHS. J. GAUPP & CO., THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGA.
WATCH, and CLOCK
been well and truly laid by the Duke of Con- naught, in the name of the Khedive. This is the greni work undertaken by Messrs.in THE FRENCH PUBLIC PROSECUTOR. It is said to be the intention of the French and Co, as contractors, and it is to be com Government to remove M. Manau, the Public pleted in five years from last July. The cost Prosecutor, who has had charge of the Dreyfusista he £7,000,000, and it is to be covered by
casy payments to the contractors extending is most friendly, and that the situation continues with TABULATED STATEMENTS OF PLACED CRONOMETER ELLERS, SILVER case before the Court of Cassation, and to appointed in his stead M. Guerin, who was M. Dupuy's Minister of Justice in 1894 at the time of the trial of Dreyfus. The removal of M, Manau would be another low aimed at the credit of the Criminal Chamber without a 'shadow of justification.
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LECTURE BY MI FRASER An interesting lecture, illustrated by a large number of lantern slidice, aras given on ulto, by Mr. J. Fester Fraser, on his cycling tour round the world, at a meeting of the Society of Women Journalists at the Hotel Cecil, under the presidency of Lady Harberton. Mr. Fraser dwelt on the unpleasant times they And in China, when out of 1,500 miles they had to walk 1,200 Though sometimer disagree ably received in China, they were never in actual danger, and though he carried a revolver he had never in all his travels had occasion to
it...
to improve.
AUTONOMY FOR CUBA.
over a period of thirty years. But the canals and drains to carry the water throughout the.
The Herald's Havana Correspondent tele country will cost nearly as much again. Yet, according to the estimate accompanying Lardurapirs that President M'Kinley has intimated 'Cromer's report, the new waterworks will mean an annual increase in the wealth of the country of about £2,750,000, and a direct annual benefit to the State of 378,000. Besides that the Goverment will benefit by the sales of unreclined land, to the extent of over a million sterling.
THE HONGKONG POLICE SCANDAL.. A PETITION is shortly to be presented to Mr. Chamberlain, says the &C. Express, praying for his intervention in connection with the scandal whereby three English detectives have been banished from the British colony of Hong. Kong. They wore charged with several other officers with accepting bribes from the keeper of a gambling house in the colony. Instead of use THE PHILIPPINES PURCHASE MONEY. having a trial in open court, the men The United States House of Representatives were taken before the superintendent of on 16th ulto, had under consideration the Sun, police, who declared them all to be guilty, and dry Civil Appropriations Bill When the recommended their dismissal from the force. paragraph appropriating $20,000,000 for pay. The Governor endorsed the views of the ment to Spain under the terms of the Treaty of superintendent, and the Colonial Office accepted Peace was reached, Mr Wheeler, Kentucky, the advice of the Governor. After a long reversed, And made a point of order against it. He maintained delay the decision was that the Treaty lid not become operative, and the officers were awarded their, pensions, until the interchange of notice that the mtifien. less 20 per cent, but coupled with the tion had been made, any appropriation of that condition that they shall not reside in kind was not germane to a Sundry Civil Appro, the colony. The bauishment order was enforced, and one of the men went to
strictly
priations Bill. The chair sustained the point Shanghai, another has just arrived in England, And the pamgraph for the appropriation of and this third is on his way here. The question $26,000,000 148 struck out.
4s to the legality of banishing British subjects from a Britishi colony is likely to be raised, and in the meantime we learn that influential-mein- bers of Parliament have promised to assist the petitioners in getting the objectional, prder re Voked":
THE JAPANESE MINISTER, The Japanese Minister and Madame Kato Intend to leave the Japanese Legation about the middle of April next on their return to Japan. They will be accompanied by Madamo Kalo's sister, who has been in England the
his intention to withdraw the United States troops from Cuba shortly, and to allow the Cebuns to assume the control of the adminis tration of the Island.".
A plan will, according to the same authority, be submitted to General "Gomez providing for the issue of bonds of the value of $20,000,000 for the liquidation of the liabilities of the Provisional Government.
A United States Protectorate will be main- tained for ten years, during which time the United States will control the Cuban Customs. Shout! tie Cubans fail to maintain order and anarchy result the American troops return..
NOTANDA.
CALENDAR.
MARCII.
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Humidity...... Rainfall
WEATHER REPORT,
Barometer., Thermometer. Humidity: Rainfall
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